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Posted by jenniedhs_7b_nc May 11, 2015

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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated May 11, 2015 I guess I will never know what the problem was. Hoosier, is there really such a thing as a genetic problem. If that is the case, I will be so relieved that I haven't transferred anything to the other plants. And Dave, yes it ha...

What size pots for tomatoes and peppers?

Posted by safiyyahk May 11, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated May 11, 2015 Yeah many discussions here on this question that the search will pull up for you if interested. Personally I don't recommend anything less than 15 gallons for Brandywine and that would be the minimum. Yellow Pear (you sure you w...

One spotty, one wilty--and not yet planted.

Posted by ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA May 9, 2015

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ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PAUpdated May 11, 2015 They haven't been outside. I am a chronic overwaterer and have been trying to do better. Clearly I need more practice. But I can't help but think that those stinkbugs are spreading disease.

can this fertilizer 2-7-4 make my tomatoes bitter?

Posted by Inessa L May 3, 2015

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Inessa LUpdated May 11, 2015 Thank you all who responded to my question!!! I dont know the variety, but it seems that might be a factor since a different variety growing in the same conditions does taste better. the plants are in the soil and it is fairly hea...

help please!?! renovating deformed seedlings

Posted by megan_is_oh_kay(7a) April 29, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 11, 2015 jean001a(Portland OR 7b) Doing a bio-assay will resolve the question of where the herbicide came from. 8888***********************88888 EXACTLY. Where did it come from ? It is not established that herbicide was used, yet. Did OP a...

Brandy Boy Contest -2015 (2)

Posted by hudson___wy(3) April 3, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 11, 2015 I see some neck n neck competition already between Hudson, Yolos and Nate, on the First category. I am still in and have not given up on winning yet. hehe Sey

Strange bug eatting Tomatillos

Posted by syntria(8a - South DFW Area) May 22, 2014

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 11, 2015 Never seen those slimy creatures. The only slimy things that I know and am dealing with are slugs and some snails. Try using/ experimenting slug bait on those. Also sprinkle some table salt on the and see what happens. Sey

Your Early Tomato Nominee for Golden Tomato Award...2015

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 May 10, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 11, 2015 Wow ! I see quite a few winners already. I, myself, am counting on Big Beef. Siletz might come from behind and catch up.They have lots of buds but no flowers yet. Sey

tomato's leaves turning white

Posted by aboutogiveup June 30, 2012

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 10, 2015 Yeah,,, sunburn is the likely cause. Manure would've had the opposite effect, Dark Green. leaves. A question : How does the new growth look like ? Sey

Tomato seedling sunburn

Posted by californian February 14, 2009

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garf_gwUpdated May 10, 2015 Growing season here in Miami is when the summer heat breaks. I start all seeds in the open exposed to the elements. No heat mats or lights needed. What is deadly here in an unexpected rainstorm.

Tricks of The Trade,

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 May 2, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 10, 2015 Alright. We see that different climates have different set of tricks. For example, in our PNW we have different set of tricks than in Southwest Texas and South Florida. While we try to beat the cool weather, you are fighting the...

Help! Tomato Blossoms Disappearing - No, Not Dropping, Just Gone

Posted by Ali Khat May 7, 2015

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2beachlovers(USDA 10a; Sunset 22/24)Updated May 8, 2015 Ah, SF Valley. Yes, much warmer!

Miami Weather

Posted by garf_gw December 12, 2014

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 8, 2015 Up in PNW we have some disadvantages , as compared to the south, East, NE, mid west, .. but we have an advantage: We never get any storms. Hurricane is never heard of here. Well, it is no accident . The PACIFIC ocean is pretty gen...

help broken tomato tops

Posted by bclaudio5 May 8, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 8, 2015 Yes bc.., it can be rooted and regrown into a plant. This is provided it is several inches in length and has several sets of true leaves. It is a common practice to root tomato branches for propagation.

Laurel raves about these. Do you agree?

Posted by ffreidl March 9, 2015

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ffreidl z5aUpdated May 8, 2015 So, fyi, my final planting is Druzba, Kellog's Breakfast, Mortgage Lifter, Cherokee Purple and Italian Heirloom - no Cuostralee or Anna Russian to be had in my neighborhood (planting from starts, not seeds). Will keep you posted o...

Your biggest achievement as a tomato grower…

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) May 2, 2015

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aegis1000Updated May 8, 2015 Last year I harvested 75 or so tomatoes from (6) vines. (In prior years I might have gotten a dozen or so, tops ...) I took tomatoes to church and my wife took some to work. I felt like a true tomato gardener for the very first ti...

Trying to harden Tomato plant but wilts within a few minutes. Help!?

Posted by callandavey May 5, 2015

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organic-nutUpdated May 7, 2015 if by greenhouse you mean you have a seed starting system with plastic dome as sold in the stores. then the dome must be immediately removed as soon or even before the seeds poke above ground and fresh air from then on. putting ...

Pink Gourmet tomato

Posted by cbars(z5b6a MO-Kansas City) November 23, 2010

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 7, 2015 So then your best source is perhaps UMC., where it was bred. JMO Sey

Need advice on 4 week old seedlings starting to form flower clusters

Posted by sharonrossy(Montreal 5B) May 2, 2015

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BriAnDaren Ottawa, On Zone 5(5)Updated May 7, 2015 It's my understanding that tomatoes are sexually mature and start producing flowers once they have grown 5-7 true leaves. Flowering is not an indication of stress, instead it indicates the seedling had good growing conditions. St...

purple stems on germinated tomato seedlings, infancy

Posted by topnotchveggie May 7, 2008

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated May 7, 2015 Yes, It has to do with getting light and there are also other factors, me thinks. Somehow, it has to do with the uptake of "P"., as well. The experienced growers will tell you that ignore it ! The seedling will come out...

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